Pope Francis visits Iraq in historic trip

Pope Francis releases a white dove during a prayer for war victims at 'Hosh al-Bieaa', Church Square, in Mosul's Old City, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Khalid al-Mousily

Pope Francis holds a Mass at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq March 7, 2021.   Vatican Media/­Handout via REUTERS

General view of a mass held by Pope Francis at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq March 7, 2021 in this screen grab taken from video. Iraqiya TV/Reuters TV

Girls wave national flags as they gather at Church square ahead of Pope Francis' arrival to visit Mosul, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

A nun wearing a protective face mask greets Pope Francis during a prayer for war victims at 'Hosh al-Bieaa', Church Square, in Mosul's Old City, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Khalid al-Mousily

A faithful waits for Pope Francis to hold a mass at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the car in Erbil, Iraq March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Ako Rasheed

Pope Francis holds a mass at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

General view of a mass held by Pope Francis at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq March 7, 2021 in this screen grab taken from video. Iraqiya TV/Reuters TV

Pope Francis arrives to hold a mass at the Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Azad Lashkari

A girl sits down before Pope Francis holds a prayer at the Grand Immaculate Church in the town of Qaraqosh, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

A nun celebrates as people wait for the arrival of Pope Francis, in the town of Qaraqosh, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Ari Jalal

People carry umbrellas as they celebrate after a mass led by Pope Francis at the Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Azad Lashkari

General view of a mass held by Pope Francis at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq March 7, 2021 in this screen grab taken from video. Iraqiya TV/Reuters TV

A woman waves a Vatican flag as she waits for Pope Francis to hold a mass at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

A faithful waves a Vatican flag as she waits for Pope Francis to hold a mass at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Pope Francis arrives to hold a prayer at the Grand Immaculate Church, in Qaraqosh, Iraq March 7, 2021 Vatican Media

Children smile as Pope Francis visits the Grand Immaculate Church in the town of Qaraqosh, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Pope Francis sits down before holding a prayer at the Grand Immaculate Church in the town of Qaraqosh, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Pope Francis arrives to hold a mass at the Grand Immaculate Church, in the town of Qaraqosh, Iraq March 7, 2021 in this screen grab taken from video. Iraqiya TV/Reuters TV

Pope Francis prays for war victims at 'Hosh al-Bieaa', Church Square, in Mosul's Old City, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Abdullah Rashid

Pope Francis holds a minute of silence at the destroyed cathedral in Mosul's old city, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Pope Francis arrives to hold a minute of silence at the destroyed cathedral in Mosul's old city, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Pope Francis arrives to pray for war victims at 'Hosh al-Bieaa', Church Square, in Mosul's old city, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Pope Francis prays for war victims at 'Hosh al-Bieaa', Church Square, in Mosul's old city, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

People gather at Church square ahead of Pope Francis' arrival to visit Mosul, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

A security officer guards the area ahead of Pope Francis' visit to Mosul, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Pope Francis meets with Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, in Najaf, Iraq, March 6. Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani office/via REUTERS

A girl is carried after attending a mass led by Pope Francis at the Chaldean Cathedral of "Saint Joseph" in Baghdad, Iraq, March 6. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah

Pope Francis attends an inter-religious prayer at the ancient archeological site of Ur, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Abraham, in Ur near Nassiriya, Iraq, March 6. REUTERS/Thaier al-Sudani

Pope Francis arrives to meet with Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, in Najaf, Iraq, March 6. Vatican Media/­via REUTERS

Pope Francis arrives to hold a Mass at the Chaldean Cathedral of "Saint Joseph" in Baghdad, March 6. Vatican Media/via REUTERS

Pope Francis holds a Mass at the Chaldean Cathedral of "Saint Joseph" in Baghdad, March 6. Vatican Media/via REUTERS

A banner showing a picture of Pope Francis at the Chaldean Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Baghdad, March 6. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah

Pope Francis arrives to lead a mass at the Chaldean Cathedral of "Saint Joseph" in Baghdad, March 6. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah

General view of the ancient archeological site of Ur, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Abraham, in Ur near Nassiriya, March 6. Iraqiya TV/Reuters TV

Pope Francis arrives to hold inter-religious meeting at the ancient archeological site of Ur, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Abraham, in Ur near Nassiriya, March 6. REUTERS/Thaier al-Sudani

A shadow of a member of Iraqi security forces is seen on a wall before Pope Francis arrival to hold a Mass at Chaldean Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Baghdad, March 6. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Pope Francis waves as he leaves after holding a mass at the Chaldean Cathedral of "Saint Joseph" in Baghdad, March 6. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah

A man stands next a picture of Pope Francis at the Chaldean Cathedral of ''Saint Joseph'' in Baghdad, March 6. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah

Pope Francis arrives to lead a mass at the Chaldean Cathedral of "Saint Joseph" in Baghdad, March 6. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah

Pope Francis arrives to meet with Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, in Najaf, March 6. Vatican Media/­via REUTERS

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi walks with Pope Francis upon his arrival at Baghdad International Airport, in Baghdad, March 5. Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office/via REUTERS

Pope Francis disembarks a plane as he arrives at Baghdad International Airport where a welcoming ceremony is held to start his historic tour in Baghdad, Iraq. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Pope Francis shakes hands with an Iraqi offical, upon his arrival at Baghdad International Airport, in Baghdad, Iraq. Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office/via REUTERS

Iraqi Officials welcome Pope Francis at Baghdad International Airport, in Baghdad, Iraq. Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office/via REUTERS

People gather as they wait for Pope Francis' arrival in Baghdad, Iraq, March 5.  Vatican Media/via REUTERS

A motorcade leaves the Syro-Catholic Cathedral of 'Our Lady of Salvation' after Pope Francis' visit, in Baghdad, Iraq, March 5.  Vatican Media/via REUTERS

Pope Francis waves to the crowd upon his arrival in Baghdad, Iraq. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

Pope Francis meets young people of Scholas Occurrentes in Baghdad, Iraq March 5.  Vatican Media/via REUTERS

Pope Francis leaves the Syro-Catholic Cathedral of "Our Lady of Salvation" after a visit in Baghdad, Iraq, March 5. Iraqiya TV/Reuters TV

Members of Iraqi security forces stand guard near a poster of Pope Francis ahead of his arrival to the Syro-Catholic Cathedral of "Our Lady of Salvation'' in Baghdad, Iraq, March 5. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

Pope Francis visits the Syro-Catholic Cathedral of "Our Lady of Salvation" in Baghdad, Iraq, March 5. Iraqiya TV/Reuters TV via REUTERS

Iraq's President Barham Salih speaks with Pope Francis during a welcome ceremony, at the presidental palace in Baghdad, Iraq. REUTERS/Khalid al-Mousily

Pope Francis visits the Syro-Catholic Cathedral of "Our Lady of Salvation" in Baghdad, Iraq March 5. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Iraqi President Barham Salih and Pope Francis attend a welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace during the Pope's historic tour in Baghdad, Iraq. Iraqiya TV/via REUTERS

Pope Francis and Iraqi President Barham Salih attend a welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Baghdad, during Pope's historic tour in Iraq. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

A limousine carrying Pope Francis arrives at the Presidential Palace during his historic tour in Baghdad, Iraq. Iraqiya TV/Reuters TV

Pope Francis arrives for his speech during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Baghdad, Iraq. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Pope Francis is received by Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi upon disembarking from his plane at Baghdad International Airport to start his historic tour in Baghdad, Iraq. REUTERS/Yara Nardi